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Enghouse Appoints Andrew Nellestyn Divisional President

Markham, Ontario, Canada (April 11, 2000) – Stephen J. Sadler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Enghouse Systems Limited (TSE: ESL), today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Nellestyn, PhD, P.Eng., as President, Asset Management Division, Enghouse Systems Limited, effective May 1, 2000.

Dr. Nellestyn has acted as Interim President and CEO of Enghouse since January 2000. Prior to joining Enghouse, Dr. Nellestyn was President and CEO, Andel Inc. He has served in a number of executive positions including CEO, President, CFO, COO and EVP Marketing and Sales at companies such as Corel, Bull HN and AECL. Dr. Nellestyn retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1985 where he attained the rank of colonel and served in a variety of command, staff, engineering, R&D, export sales and Canadian industrial base and technology development assignments.

"I am pleased to be joining Enghouse on a permanent basis and look forward to working with Mr. Sadler and the new team," said Mr. Nellestyn. "Clearly, exciting times lie ahead for Enghouse as we embark on an aggressive growth strategy."

"We are very pleased to have Andrew join us," said Mr. Sadler. "In his capacity as Interim President and CEO he successfully reorganized the Company, positioning it for future growth and acquisitions."

Enghouse Systems Limited is a world leading software engineering company that develops GIS (Geographic Information Systems)-based solutions for Telecommunications and Utility companies. Enghouse products provide spatial asset management solutions to hundreds of customers globally. Enghouse's WORKS™ suite of spatial asset management applications offer world-class robust supported solutions for telecommunications, cable, gas, electric and other utility companies.

Shares of Enghouse Systems Limited are traded under the symbol "ESL" on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

For further information, please contact:
Stephen J. Sadler, Chairman & CEO, Enghouse Systems Limited
Tel: +1 905 946-3200